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Attack Details
Attack Date:
Jan 27, 2022
Executive Impersonation Payroll Diversion BEC Attack
Initial Email Content
Subject
Payroll
Body
Hello ,
I have recently changed banks and like to have my direct deposit changed to my new account, my previous account on file will be inactive in 10 days, Can you get this done with my VOIDED check? I need your prompt assistance on this.
Regards
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Attack Description
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using display name spoofing and a compromised external account to divert payroll deposits to a fraudulent account.
Analysis Overview
Tactic
Spoofed Display Name
External Compromised Account
Goal
Payroll Diversion
Impersonated Party
Employee - Executive
Vector
Text-based
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